Cover Supervisor


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Supervise the students working on a pre-set learning activity in the absence of a teacher.

• Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.

• Liaise with the designated class teacher to understand what the pre-prepared exercise for the class will be and what resources may be given to students to facilitate learning.

• Record and report attendance at lessons in accordance with Academy procedures.

• Explain and respond to students about what is required and what pre-prepared task/exercise they will be expected to undertake.

• Answer any general questions the students have in relation to the work set and model expectations to students.

• Manage behaviour of students to ensure that a constructive learning environment is maintained by using a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour as a whole, and also individual behavioural needs. This will include meeting and communicating with parents as required.

• Report back to the designated class teacher as appropriate.

• Work with teaching staff to establish an appropriate learning environment which is purposeful, orderly and productive.

• Assist teaching staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans as appropriate.

• Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials as required by teaching staff.

• Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with teaching staff.

• Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop students’ competence and independence in its use.

• Determine the need for, prepare and maintain general and specialist equipment and resources.

• Administer and assess routine tests and invigilate exams/tests.

• Provide general clerical/administrative support.

• Provide first aid assistance to staff, students and visitors as and when necessary.

Provide flexibility to the working day to attend afterschool meetings, faculty meetings or year group meetings.

What the school offers its staff

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

• Generous pension schemes

• Access to discounted travel schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Comprehensive training and support

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Access to e-learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references, online searches and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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